Grades 10-12 (Juniors and Seniors will receive priority.)
Semester
.5 Fine Arts Credit

This introductory course is designed to provide a visual experience through black and white film photography. Instruction will include fundamentals of photography techniques and picture taking, exposure, lighting, development of black and white film, printing of black and white pictures and darkroom techniques. Students will learn and will become familiar with the settings and capabilities of their own cameras. The artistic and historical qualities of photography will be explored through the research and study of the great photographers of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. This is a blended course in which students will maximize their studio production by completing various assignments online and outside of class.

Grades 10 - 12 Semester
.5 Fine Arts Credit
Prerequisite: BLACK AND WHITE FILM PHOTOGRAPHY 1 and permission of the instructor.

This class is designed for students who have a background in black and white film photography and who are interested in further expanding their composition skills and individual aesthetic approaches through advanced photographic processes. This course explores subject matter, themes, historical developments and current artistic concepts of photography as an art form. Students will apply these to their work through the use of composition, design, critical analysis and darkroom techniques. Students will learn and apply both technical and artistic aspects of darkroom work as they complete a portfolio for assessment. This is a blended course in which students will maximize their studio production by completing various assignments online and outside of class.

Grades 9-12
Year
1 Fine Arts Credit

This course is designed to introduce the student to various techniques and methods of construction to create three-dimensional works of art. Concepts are investigated via problem-solving projects focused on the organization of space, form and mass using a variety of materials, processes and tools. The students will develop tactile and structural skills necessary for creating quality ceramics and sculptural works of art. The course will also explore historical and cultural issues specific to the medium.

Year
1 Fine Arts Credit
1.1 Weighted
Prerequisite: Ceramics/Sculpture and permission of instructor

This course further expands student knowledge of studio processes and materials used in the creation of ceramics and sculptural works of art. Students will expand and increase their skills and abilities in the articulation of 3D form, space and visual dynamics through more complex sculptural processes such as casting, soldering, and fusing. Ceramic projects will be created by hand-building and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Students will experiment with glazing and various surface decoration techniques.

Grades 9-12
Year
1 Fine Arts Credit

Students in this survey class experience a variety of two-and three-dimensional activities that explore basic art and design skills. Various processes involved in introductory art making will be examined. Projects may include, but are not limited to, drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Students will work in media such as: graphite, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic paint. Historical and cultural issues specific to each project will be explored. Students will be responsible for keeping a sketchbook throughout the term of the class.

Year
1 Fine Arts Credit
1.1 Weighted
Prerequisite: Art Foundations

Students in this class will further develop the knowledge and skills achieved in Art Foundations. Emphasis will be placed on design and composition skills through the application of the elements and the principles of design. Areas of study will include, but are not limited to, drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, illustration and mixed media. Students will learn to draw from life as well as to develop skills in various drawing media. All students will be responsible for keeping a sketchbook and portfolio throughout the term.

Year
1 Fine Arts Credit
1.1 Weighted
OR
1.2 Weighted (Must take AP test)
Students enrolled in this course will choose one of the 3 following portfolio options:

• Honors Art Portfolio: AP Studio Art: Drawing
• Honors Art Portfolio: AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
• Honors Art Portfolio : AP Studio Art: 3-D Design

AP Studio Art: 2-Dimensional Art Design
Includes any commercial design category: graphic design, product and package design. 
Prerequisite: Drawing 1- KC  and portfolio review with permission of instructor.

AP Studio Art - Drawing
Includes all 2-D media: drawing, painting, photography, digital media, printmaking, and mixed media.
Prerequisite:  Drawing 1- KC  and portfolio review with permission of instructor.

AP Studio Art: 3-Dimensional Design
Includes all 3D media: ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewelry and mixed 3D media. 
Prerequisite: Ceramics and Sculpture 2 and  permission of instructor.

Studio classes are designed for the advanced art student who aspires to develop a body of work that can be used for submission to college or for Advanced Placement studio credit. Coursework will include formal studies and move toward more creative and conceptual issues selected by the student. Emphasis will be placed upon the student's chosen concentration (2-D, 3-D or both) and the creation of a cohesive body of work. Students will work with the instructor to develop an individualized curricular plan.
Students will also learn to photograph their own work for exhibitions and personal documentation.

This class is recommended for any serious art student aspiring to attend an art college, who has an interest in art-related majors or for those who will pursue an art-related career. Many universities require students to submit a portfolio for program admission; this class will assist the student in preparing and presenting their artwork for post secondary opportunities and scholarship competitions.

Students may enroll with or without the AP Option (see class codes). AP Studio Art Portfolio students will be assessed an additional fee for the AP test (a slide portfolio review) and will be required to do additional work outside of class.

Requires summer projects

The AP exam fee is approximately $96  (subject to change).

Grades 9-12
Semester
.5 Fine Arts Credit

This class is designed for students who have a background in digital photography and who are interested in further expanding their artistic development through technology and art. Basic digital photography and photo editing skills will be used to create synthesized images. Students will learn how to creatively manipulate these images with alternative photographic processes in order to transform them into original works of mixed media art. The historical development of digital media and its place in a changing society will be examined. Students will experiment with themes in art to develop and apply their own personal and creative style as they build a portfolio of work. Coursework will include: various advanced image processing and manipulation techniques, inclusion of three dimensional elements; and media explorations and methodology to combine these images with traditional art mediums.

Year
1 Fine Arts Credit
1.2 Weighted
Kenyon College (KAP) Course
Prerequisites:

• Honors Drawing and Painting 2

• Portfolio Review

• Permission of instructor and department chair

• Minimum required scores on one of the state-required College Credit Plus eligibility tests (see related graphic in the College Credit Plus section of the Program of Studies).

• A completed application to Kenyon College

This course introduces drawing as an essential means for visual communication. A variety of methods and materials are used for both in-class studies as well as for larger and more comprehensive projects. Challenging and complex projects will be produced with a sharp focus on both formal and conceptual issues. Technical aspects of drawing and mixed media will be balanced with imaginative and experimental approaches throughout the first semester. Investigation into artists and their work will be explored. Second semester concepts will include the use of color in two dimensional design, advancing drawing skills and technical qualities of your work. In addition to the art, you will have homework, presentations and class discussions to improve creative thinking and problem solving skills.

This is a CCP course, please review requirements and complete the Letter of Intent.